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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joey Cappelletti

UNCOVERED: Whitmer strikes 1931 abortion ban from michigan law | History Defined

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A near-century old abortion ban that fueled one of the largest ballot drives in Michigan history was repealed Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, just months after voters enshrined abortion rights in state's constitution.

“Today, we’re going to take action to make sure that our statutes and our laws reflect our values and our constitution,” Whitmer said at a bill signing outside of Detroit.

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